Sporting fare in City Square on Thursday

City Square is the only place to be to get in the mood for City’s must-win Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night.

Hugh Ferris, Natalie Pike and Fanzone Danny will kick off Live from City Square just after 6pm, with the usual mix of banter, bonhomie and on-screen action leading up to the match itself at 8.05pm.

Danny and the City Square cameras will be roaming around for your predictions, and later on they’ll be joined by members of the Sale Sharks squad, who will be cheering on the Blues in their bid for European glory. Don’t forget to send us your thoughts via Twitter – #blueview or #together - the best will also go up on the screens.

XFM DJ Gareth Brooks will entertain with a live set on stage, and as ever you’ll be able to see the teams being read out as well as hear from coach David Platt on the big screens.

There’ll be a delicious taste of Portugal available with a special piri-piri chicken burger, and the EA gaming zone will be open as normal.

Let’s make it a night to remember, so start it in the best place possible – City Square, we’ll see you there!